Magnetic cosmetics tray

ABSTRACT

A magnetic cosmetics tray has a tray portion. The tray portion has a magnetic tray base defined by and circumscribed by a tray sidewall. The tray sidewall includes a sidewall upper and a sidewall lower. The tray sidewall further includes a sidewall shoulder defined at a junction between the sidewall upper and the sidewall lower. The sidewall shoulder is defined on the sidewall inside surface. The magnetic tray base has a magnetic layer. Cosmetic modules reconfigurably attach to the magnetic tray base. A lid has a mirror side and a stand side. The stand side includes a stand that pivots from a stowed position to a deployed position. The mirror side includes a mirror with a mirror edge. The mirror edge engages to the sidewall shoulder when the lid is engaged to the tray position.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is in the field of magnetic cosmetics trays.

DISCUSSION OF RELATED ART

A variety of different cosmetics trays have been described in the priorart. Some of these include cosmetic trays having interchangeablemagnetic cosmetic modules or have cosmetic modules that arereconfigurable.

For example, in United States patent number US20190075910A1 MagneticMakeup Case by inventor Angelita Sherie Torres published on Mar. 14,2019, the abstract discloses, “A cosmetics case having a housingconfigured to receive and contain cosmetics brushes. The caseadditionally having a lid and an interior shelf. The interior shelfincluding a recessed region containing a planar magnet such that a usercan selectively magnetically engage cosmetics contained within a metalpan with the planar magnet in the recessed region. The lid, housing andinterior shelf having embedded complimentary magnets position andconfigured to hold the case securely closed until a user desires to openand access the case.”

Also for example, in United States publication number US20130133686A1Cosmetic Holder by inventor Zena Shteysel published May 30, 2013 theabstract discloses, “customizable cosmetic palette is provided. A baseassembly having a magnetic surface therein retains cosmetic pans ofdifferent shapes and sizes within the palette body, and allowsreplacement and rearrangement of the pans as necessary. One or morecovers are provided to protect the contents during use, storage,handling and/or travel.”

For example, in the international publication number WO1986000600A1Magnetic Cosmetic Case by inventor Janet Strnad published Jan. 30, 1986the abstract discloses, “A cosmetic case (9) comprising a casing (10)and at least one magnet (20) which is mounted in the casing forreleasably securing magnetically attracted pans of colored powder,creams and the like within the casing. The casing preferably has twohingedly connected sections (11, 12) with at least one magnet mounted ineach section. A partition, preferably comprising a non-magnifying mirroron one side and a magnifying mirror on the other side, is preferablymounted between the sections to separate pans (24) of colored powders,creams and the like releasably secured in one section from that in theother section.”

For example, in U.S. Pat. No. 5,005,697A Make-Up Case by inventor KeijiJimbo et al. published Apr. 9, 1991 the abstract discloses, “A make-upcase comprising in the inside thereof a plurality of cosmetics pans,wherein the bottom of each pan is provided with a magnet and the innerbottom of the case is provided with a magnetic material, or vice versa,the magnetic material being attracted to the magnet, whereby theplurality of cosmetics pans are removably arranged in the inside of thecase.”

For example, in U.S. Pat. No. 5,135,012 Magnetic Compact Case byinventor Melvin Kamen published Aug. 4, 1992 the abstract discloses, Acompact case has a lid which forms a joint with an associated base whenthe lid is in its closed position relative to the base. A magneticsealing mechanism positively seals substantially the entire length ofthe joint. The magnetic sealing mechanism can also function toreleasably and moveably secure cosmetic product containers and cosmeticimplements and accessories to the compact case.”

For example, in United States publication number US20100089793A1Cosmetic Component Retainer by inventor Monetta J. Plassmeyer publishedApr. 15, 2010 the abstract discloses, “A cosmetic palette for retaininga cosmetic component includes a base and a non-metallic retention layer.The base includes a first side and an opposing second side. Theretention layer is secured to and covers at least a portion of the firstside. The retention layer removably secures the cosmetic component toinhibit movement of the cosmetic component relative to the first side.The retention layer is devoid of any predetermined locations that areadapted to secure the cosmetic component. Further, the retention layercan retain a cosmetic component that is formed from plastic or metal.The cosmetic palette can include a removable rim that is positioned sothat a portion of the retention layer is positioned directly between therim and the first side of the base. The retention layer can be formedfrom a plastic material or a vinyl compound. In another embodiment, thepresent invention is directed toward a cosmetic component retainer thatincludes a first cosmetic palette and a second cosmetic palette that arehingedly attached to one another.”

For example, in United States publication number US20110061675A1 CustomCompact Cosmetic Case with makeup pans and brushes published Mar. 17,2011 the abstract discloses, “A cosmetic case is disclosed. The cosmeticcase comprises an external shell comprising a lid section and a bottomsection. At least one hinge connects the lid section to the bottomsection. At least a first panel is attached via at least one hinge to anedge of the bottom section. The first panel can swing out to reveal aninside surface of the bottom section. Each panel has a front surfacewhich faces up towards the lid section and a back surface which facesdown towards the bottom section. At least part of the front surface iscomprised of a magnetic material. The cosmetic case has a plurality offastening devices on an inside of the bottom section for storingcosmetic accessories.”

For example, in U.S. Pat. No. 4,018,237A Booklet Type Cosmetic Compactby inventor Wolf Steiman published Apr. 19, 1977 the abstract discloses,“A cosmetic compact in the form of a small booklet of flexible sheetmaterial comprising a one-piece base and cover, the latter beinghingedly connected to the base and adapted to overlie the same.Heat-sealed to the members are substantially flat retainer sheets, bothof which are provided with upstanding bead formations extending at leastpartially around peripheral edge portions thereof. The bead formationsof each sheet are so arranged as to be capable of interfitting with oneanother and being frictionally nested, thereby to maintain the membersin closed position when compact is not in use. Optionally, one or bothof the bead formations can be provided with undercut surfaces to therebyimprove the frictional retention between the two members. The flat spaceoutlined by the bead formation of the base member is adapted to receivea tray of cosmetic material, and the space outlined by the beadformation of the cover member is available for securing a mirrorthereto. The arrangement is such that an especially neat externalappearance and soft touch is realized, in a compact characterized bysmall physical size and extremely low manufacturing cost.”

For example, in U.S. Pat. No. 5,813,420A Cosmetic Make-Up Kit WithReplaceable Modules by inventor Morris Sussman published Apr. 15, 2010the abstract discloses, “A cosmetic palette for retaining a cosmeticcomponent includes a base and a non-metallic retention layer. The baseincludes a first side and an opposing second side. The retention layeris secured to and covers at least a portion of the first side. Theretention layer removably secures the cosmetic component to inhibitmovement of the cosmetic component relative to the first side. Theretention layer is devoid of any predetermined locations that areadapted to secure the cosmetic component. Further, the retention layercan retain a cosmetic component that is formed from plastic or metal.The cosmetic palette can include a removable rim that is positioned sothat a portion of the retention layer is positioned directly between therim and the first side of the base. The retention layer can be formedfrom a plastic material or a vinyl compound. In another embodiment, thepresent invention is directed toward a cosmetic component retainer thatincludes a first cosmetic palette and a second cosmetic palette that arehingedly attached to one another.”

For example, in U.S. Pat. No. 9,867,448B2 Container With CollapsibleApplicator by inventor Adrian Charles Apodaca published Jan. 16, 2018the abstract discloses, “A container is provided that includes a basehaving a plurality of sides defining abase perimeter and a wellconfigured to hold a product. The container also includes a lid assemblyconfigured to be pivotably coupled to the base and a recess disposed ontwo or more of the plurality of sides. The recess has a height extendingbetween a top and bottom of the base and a width extending between thebase perimeter and the well. The container further includes acollapsible applicator configured to be: (i) held within the recess attwo or more of the plurality of sides when the collapsible applicator isin a collapsed position; and (ii) removed from the recess at the two ormore sides and extended from the collapsed position to an extendedapplication position.”

For example, in United States publication number US20170143099A1 HousingFor Cosmetic Product by inventor Daniel CARRARO published Aug. 18, 2020the abstract discloses, “A housing for cosmetic product includes a basereceiving at least one cosmetic product and a cover mounted on the baseso as to be able to rotate, and to be moved between a closed positionand an open position. The housing also includes an intermediate platereceiving at least one cosmetic product and mounted on the cover so asto be able to rotate and is arranged between the base and the cover, theplate being movable between a retracted position and a deployedposition. The plate passes from the retracted position thereof to thedeployed position thereof by a manipulation of the cover. Theintermediate plate as well is movable in rotation between the deployedposition and a release position in which the plate is led to a distancefrom the base so as to expose and/or make accessible the entire surfacearea of the base.”

For example, in United States publication number US20130104927A1Temporary Hair Coloring Kit by inventor Regina Hurst published May 2,2013 the abstract discloses, “A hair coloring apparatus includes a casehaving a base and a lid. The lid is pivotally coupled to a back wall ofthe base, the lid being movable between an open configuration providingaccess to an interior area and a closed configuration preventing accessto the interior area. The apparatus includes a minor panel removably andpivotally coupled to the front wall of the base, the mirror panelmovable between a storage configuration completely in the case interiorarea and a deployed configuration substantially displaced from the baseinterior area. A template member is situated in the base interior areathat defines a plurality of recesses. A non-powder coloring substanceand a powder coloring substance are situated in respective recesses. Theapparatus includes first and second applicators, each one having a tipparticularly configured to apply the powder and non-powder coloringsubstances, respectively.”

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A magnetic cosmetics tray has a tray body. The tray body has a magnetictray base defined by and circumscribed by a tray sidewall. The traysidewall includes a sidewall upper and a sidewall lower. The traysidewall also includes a sidewall shoulder defined at a junction betweenthe sidewall upper and the sidewall lower. The sidewall shoulder isdefined on the sidewall inside surface. The magnetic tray base has amagnetic layer. Cosmetic modules reconfigurably attach to the magnetictray base. A lid has a mirror side and a stand side. The stand sideincludes a stand that pivots from a stowed position to a deployedposition. The mirror side includes a mirror with a mirror edge. Themirror edge engages to the sidewall shoulder when the lid is engaged tothe tray position.

The lid is formed with sidewalls and the mirror edge engages a mirrorshoulder formed between a lid upper sidewall and a lid lower sidewall.The mirror is attached to the lid a plurality of lid posts. Theplurality of lid posts extend from a lid hollow portion. An adhesiveresin is disposed on the lid posts and retaining the mirror to the lidposts. The lid posts are at a same height as the mirror shoulder. Thestowed position retains the stand within the stand notch. The deployedposition extends the stand outside of the stand notch. The stand notchis formed as a channel with a rectangular shape.

Preferably, the cosmetics modules include a first module formed as ablush tray, a second module formed as a highlighter tray, a third moduleformed as a first cream bronze, a fourth module formed as a second creambronze, a fifth module formed as an eyeshadow tray, and a sixth moduleformed as a lipstick tray. A clear tacky plastic film layer can coverand be laminated over the magnetic layer. The magnetic layer isadhesively bonded to the tray body. At least a portion of the sidewallupper is defined on the sidewall inside surface and configured to engagea pair of lid retainers formed as circular depressions on the lid.

A pair of grip depressions can be formed on a left lid sidewall and on aright lid sidewall. An arc shaped cutout can be formed on the tray bodyto expose a portion of the pair of grip depressions which are preferablyoval shaped. The stand has a stand underside with a vertical ribs andhorizontal stabilizing structural ribs.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective open view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective open view of the president invention with themirror deployed.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the mirror in deployed configuration.

FIG. 4 is a view of the present invention with the lid installed inreverse to the tray.

FIG. 5 is a bottom perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the lid.

The following call out list of elements can be a useful guide inreferencing the element numbers of the drawings.

-   20 Tray-   21 Tray Hollow-   22 Magnetic Tray Base-   23 Tray Sidewall-   24 Upper Sidewall-   25 Lower Sidewall-   26 Sidewall Shoulder-   27 Sidewall Indent-   28 Outside Sidewall-   29 Sidewall Inside Surface-   30 Lid-   31 Mirror-   32 Lid Side-   33 First Lid Retainer-   34 Second Lid Retainer-   36 Mirror Stand-   37 Stand Hinge-   38 Stand Notch-   39 Stand Side-   40 Shoulder Engagement Edge-   41 Blush Tray-   42 Highlighter Tray-   43 First Cream Bronzer Tray-   44 Second Cream Bronzer Tray-   45 Eyeshadow Tray-   46 Lipstick Tray-   47 Bottom Tray-   51 Hook Latch-   52 Slot Opening-   53 Vertical Rib-   54 Horizontal Rib-   55 Stand Underside-   56 Stand Hinge Inside Mount-   57 Lid Inside Portion-   81 Mirror Shoulder-   82 Lid Upper Sidewall-   83 Lid Lower Sidewall-   84 Lid Posts-   85 Lid Hollow Portion-   86 Right Grip Depression-   87 Left Grip Depression-   88 Mirror Edge-   89 Adhesive Resin

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

As seen in FIGS. 1-6, a tray 20 has a tray hollow 21 bounded by anddefined by a tray side wall 23. The tray side wall 23 has a side wallupper 24 and a side wall lower 25 defined below the sidewall upper 24. Asidewall shoulder 26 protrudes inwardly as a step on a sidewall insidesurface 29 at the junction of the tray sidewall upper 24 and the traysidewall lower 25. The sidewall has sidewall indent 27 on the sidewallupper 24 shaped as an arc shaped cutout.

The magnetic tray base 22 has a laminate construction with a substratepreferably integrally formed with the tray side wall 23. An adhesivelayer fits over the substrate and a magnetic layer over lies theadhesive layer. A clear layer wraps over the magnetic layer. Then, afirst module 41, a second module 42, a third module 43, a fourth module44, a fifth module 45, and the sixth module 46 can magnetically attachto the magnetic tray base 22. The modules can be formed as module traysand movable and rearrangable because they have an iron-based undersidethat attaches to the magnetic tray base 22. A first module 41 can be ablush tray 41, a second module 42 can be a highlighter tray 42, a thirdmodule 43 can be a first cream bronze 43, a fourth module 44 can be asecond cream bronze 44, a fifth module 45 can be an eyeshadow tray, andthe sixth module 46 can be a lipstick tray.

A lid 30 fits over the tray 20 at the sidewall shoulder 26. The lid 30has a lid side 32, and the lid side 32 includes a pair of lid retainersincluding a first lid retainer 33 and a second lid retainer 34. The pairof lid retainers can be formed as protrusions or depressions and can beconfigured to engage the sidewall inside surface 29 at the sidewallupper 24. At least a portion of the sidewall upper 24 is defined on thesidewall inside surface 29 and can be configured to engage the pair oflid retainers. The pair of lid retainers are preferably circulardepressions.

The lid side 32 provides an area for a stand notch indent 35. The standnotch indent 35 can be a rounded depression and cutting into therectangular stand notch 38 to allow finger access to the stand on astand side which is opposite to a mirror side is one side of the lid 30.The stand side 39 has a stand hinge 37 with a mirror stand 36. The standhinge 37 is formed between the pair of sidewall indents 27 and betweenthe pair of grip depressions. The mirror stand 36 is accessed at thestand notch indent 35 of the stand notch 38. The tray bottom 47 is onthe opposite side of the mirror side. The stand notch 38 forms a channelon the stand side 39.

The tray 20 and lid 30 are preferably plastic injection molded. Theshoulder engagement edge 40 of the lid 31 engages the shoulder 26. Theshoulder engagement edge 40 forms a rim that extends beyond the mirroredge 88 such that the mirror edge 88 is recessed within the shoulderengagement edge 40. The lid 30 is preferably hollow and formed withposts for retaining the mirror. The posts receive resin adhesive forbonding the mirror to the lid body.

A user can translate and slide the modules and arrange them forergonomic or workflow efficiency. A user can place the modules where theuser is accustomed to having the module. The modules can contain avariety of different cosmetics in different colors and shades. Themodules can also be a blending block such as a foam layer mounted on ametal backing, or the modules can also be a small mirror. The modulesmay have a composite construction with a mirror, blending block andcosmetic material mounted on a ferrous base plate that retains to themagnetic layer. The modules may also contain printed graphic images suchas color charts and other related tools and indicia.

A pair of grip depressions including a right grip depression 86 and aleft grip depression 87 is oval in shape and formed on the lid side 32.The pair of grip depressions are accessible at the sidewall indent 27.

As seen in FIG. 3, a hook latch 51 engages a slot opening 52. The slotopening 52 is formed on the rectangular stand notch 38. The hook latch51 protrudes from the mirror stand 36 and is visible when the mirrorstand 36 swivels out of the stand notch 38. The stand notch 38 is formedas a channel and is elongated and rectangular. A stand underside 55 hasa vertical rib 53 and a horizontal rib 54. The right grip depression 86and the left grip depression 87 can be formed symmetrically and to atleast a depth of the first lid retainer 33 and the second lid retainer34.

As seen in FIG. 6, the lid is formed with sidewalls and has a hollowportion. The mirror edge 88 engages the mirror shoulder 81 formedbetween the lid upper sidewall 82 and the lid lower sidewall 83. Themirror shoulder 81 is formed as a step between the lid upper sidewall 82and the lid lower sidewall 83. Preferably, four lid posts 84 support themirror 31 above the lid hollow portion 85. Adhesive resin 89 can beapplied to the lid posts to adhere and underside of the mirror which isthe side of the mirror that is not reflective. The adhesive resin 89 canbe formed as blobs that are deformed. The lid lower sidewall 83 formsthe mirror shoulder 81 that engages the mirror edge 88 and abuts themirror edge 88. The lid posts 84 are the same height as the mirrorshoulder 81 so that the adhesive resin adheres the mirror inside the lid30 formed a hollow portion 85. The lid hollow portion 85 is necessary tomaintain a light weight of the lid. The stand hinge 37 has a stand hingeinside mount 56 that is secured with connectors such as screws to thelid inside portion 57.

The shoulder 26 thus faces the mirror shoulder 81. The mirror shoulder81 retains and abuts the mirror while the shoulder 26 retains and abutsthe lid to provide a nested lightweight construction. The tray has acavity which retains the lid, and the lid has a cavity which retains themirror. When engaged to the tray, the mirror faces the tray. The mirroris reversible because the pair of grip depressions are symmetricallydeposed upon a midline of the lid. Also, the pair of lid retainersformed as protrusions or depressions also are symmetrically disposed toallow reversibility of the lid relative to the tray. The tray can standon a sidewall either in a portrait or landscape configuration to providea mirror for the user without using the tilting stand to provide avertical reflective mirror surface for a user. The mirror is disposed atabout the center line of gravity so that the mirror and tray system isweight balanced when the lid is reversed and inserted into the tray toprovide a mirror only configuration.

1. A magnetic cosmetics tray comprising: a. a tray body, wherein thetray body has a magnetic tray base defined by and circumscribed by atray sidewall, wherein the tray sidewall includes a sidewall upper and asidewall lower, wherein the tray sidewall further includes a sidewallshoulder defined at a junction between the sidewall upper and thesidewall lower, wherein the sidewall shoulder is defined on the sidewallinside surface, wherein the magnetic tray base has a magnetic layer; b.cosmetic modules reconfigurably attaching to the magnetic tray base; c.a lid having a mirror side and a stand side, wherein the stand sideincludes a stand that pivots from a stowed position to a deployedposition, wherein the mirror side includes a mirror with a mirror edge,wherein the mirror edge engages to the sidewall shoulder when the lid isengaged to the tray position.
 2. The magnetic cosmetics tray of claim 1,comprising: a mirror edge formed at an edge of the mirror, wherein thelid is formed with sidewalls, wherein the mirror edge engages a mirrorshoulder formed between a lid upper sidewall and a lid lower sidewall.3. The magnetic cosmetics tray of claim 2, wherein the mirror isattached to the lid a plurality of lid posts, wherein the plurality oflid posts extend from a lid hollow portion.
 4. The magnetic cosmeticstray of claim 3, further including an adhesive resin disposed on the lidposts and retaining the mirror to the lid posts, wherein the lid postsare at a same height as the mirror shoulder.
 5. The magnetic cosmeticstray of claim 1, wherein the stowed position retains the stand withinthe stand notch, wherein the deployed position extends the stand outsideof the stand notch, wherein the stand notch is formed as a channel witha rectangular shape.
 6. The magnetic cosmetics tray of claim 1, whereinthe cosmetics modules include a first module formed as a blush tray, asecond module formed as a highlighter tray, a third module formed as afirst cream bronze, a fourth module formed as a second cream bronze, afifth module formed as an eyeshadow tray, and a sixth module formed as alipstick tray.
 7. The magnetic cosmetics tray of claim 1, furtherincluding a clear layer covering the magnetic layer, and wherein themagnetic layer is adhesively bonded to the tray body.
 8. The magneticcosmetics tray of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the sidewallupper is defined on the sidewall inside surface and configured to engagea pair of lid retainers formed as circular depressions on the lid. 9.The magnetic cosmetics tray of claim 1, further including a pair of gripdepressions formed on a left lid sidewall and on a right lid sidewall.10. The magnetic cosmetics tray of claim 9, further including an arcshaped cutout formed on the tray body, wherein the arc shaped cutoutexposes a portion of the pair of grip depressions.
 11. The magneticcosmetics tray of claim 10, wherein the pair of grip depressions areoval shaped.
 12. The magnetic cosmetics tray of claim 1, wherein thestand has a stand underside with a vertical ribs and horizontal ribs.13. A magnetic cosmetics tray comprising: a. a tray body, wherein thetray body has a magnetic tray base defined by and circumscribed by atray sidewall, wherein the tray sidewall includes a sidewall upper and asidewall lower, wherein the tray sidewall further includes a sidewallshoulder defined at a junction between the sidewall upper and thesidewall lower, wherein the sidewall shoulder is defined on the sidewallinside surface, wherein the magnetic tray base has a magnetic layer; b.cosmetic modules reconfigurably attaching to the magnetic tray base; c.a lid having a mirror side and a stand side, wherein the stand sideincludes a stand that pivots from a stowed position to a deployedposition, wherein the mirror side includes a mirror with a mirror edge,wherein the lid is formed with sidewalls, wherein the mirror edgeengages a mirror shoulder formed between a lid upper sidewall and a lidlower sidewall.
 14. The magnetic cosmetics tray of claim 13, comprising:wherein the mirror is attached to the lid a plurality of lid posts,wherein the plurality of lid posts extend from a lid hollow portion,further including an adhesive resin disposed on the lid posts andretaining the mirror to the lid posts, wherein the lid posts are at asame height as the mirror shoulder.
 15. The magnetic cosmetics tray ofclaim 13, wherein the stowed position retains the stand within the standnotch, wherein the deployed position extends the stand outside of thestand notch, wherein the stand notch is formed as a channel with arectangular shape.
 16. The magnetic cosmetics tray of claim 13, furtherincluding a clear layer covering the magnetic layer, and wherein themagnetic layer is adhesively bonded to the tray body.
 17. The magneticcosmetics tray of claim 13, wherein at least a portion of the sidewallupper is defined on the sidewall inside surface and configured to engagea pair of lid retainers formed as circular depressions on the lid. 18.The magnetic cosmetics tray of claim 13, further including a pair ofgrip depressions formed on a left lid sidewall and on a right lidsidewall, further including an arc shaped cutout formed on the traybody, wherein the arc shaped cutout exposes a portion of the pair ofgrip depressions, wherein the pair of grip depressions are oval shaped.19. The magnetic cosmetics tray of claim 13, wherein the stand has astand underside with a vertical ribs and horizontal ribs.